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Humerus Fracture

Underlying Cause

Humerus Fracture Underlying Cause

A humerus fracture is caused by a direct blow or fall onto the shoulder, elbow or outstretched arm.

Injuries that cause humerus fractures include:

Automobile accidents
Falls
Occupational injuries
Sports injuries

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Related Topics:

Adhesive capsulitis
Arm injury
Arm pain (unilateral)
Elbow fracture
Elbow injury
Shoulder fracture
Shoulder injury
Shoulder pain (unilateral)
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Arm injury
Shoulder injury

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Last Updated: May 2, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Humerus Fracture References:

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Shao YC, Harwood P, Grotz MR, Limb D, Giannoudis PV. Radial nerve palsy associated with fractures of the shaft of the humerus: a systematic review. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2005 Dec;87(12):1647-52.